Trail Running Calendar Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2024-2025

At the heart of France, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region stands out for its impressive array of trails. For the 2024-2025 season, no fewer than 208 trail races are scheduled, promising runners unforgettable experiences on diverse courses. Whether you're looking for technical challenges in Lyon, panoramic trails in Grenoble, or historic routes in Saint-Étienne, each city offers a unique adventure for nature running enthusiasts.

In Clermont-Ferrand, runners can expect to traverse the Auvergne volcanoes, while Chambéry opens the doors to the Prealps, offering breathtaking views and demanding ascents. Annecy, with its iconic lake and surrounding mountains, offers courses that combine natural beauty and athletic challenge. This diversity of landscapes makes the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region a true paradise for trail running, with races suitable for all levels, from beginners to seasoned ultra-trailers.

The Côte-Rôtie Trail is a sporting event that offers three running races of 12 km, 24 km, and 45 km, as well as races for children and hikes to discover the area. Participants can enjoy services such as an exhibitors' village, a medical center, restaurants, additional activities, and accommodations...

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The Grand Trail du Lac is a pure trail running event that takes place along the largest natural lake in France, offering breathtaking views of the lake and its surroundings. Participants can enjoy single-track trails, ridge paths, and a sunset view of Mont Blanc. The events offered include a 75 km r..

The Trail de La Côtière will take place in Beynost on Saturday 19 October 2024. You can run between 0 and 0 kilometers.

The Trail des Gaulois will take place in Charmes-sur-Rhône on Sunday 20 October 2024. You can run between 10 and 17 kilometers.

The Fort L'Ecluse Challenge is a unique race offering courses of 12 or 19 km, mixing roads, paths, tracks, and single trails, with a highlight: the passage through the underground gallery of Fort l'Ecluse and its 917 steps of stairs. The race will take place on Sunday, October 20, 2024, with starts ..

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The Capito Trail - Saint-Julien-Chapteuil will take place in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil on Sunday 27 October 2024. You can run between 22 and 33 kilometers.

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The Nipalou Tour is a trail event offering seven race distances, ranging from 700m to 53km, suitable for all levels of runners. Hikers can also enjoy 4 loops ranging from 6 to 20km. The event will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in Lorcières. Online registrations will close on 10/26/2024 at ..

The Trail Des Combrailles will take place in Les Ancizes-Comps on Sunday 27 October 2024. You can run between 9 and 37 kilometers.

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The Trail des Cornes d'Urfé will take place in Champoly on Sunday 27 October 2024. You can run between 6 and 36 kilometers.

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November 2024

The Lyon Urban Trail By Night is celebrating its 10th edition with 30, 20, and 10 km courses, offering a unique nighttime experience through the ancient site of Fourvière. The event promises a wintery, wild, and festive atmosphere that you won't want to miss. Join the 7,000 participants and 400 volu..

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The Urban Race is a trail run organized by the Alligators Annecy Triathlon club, featuring a 13 km adult course and a 7 km city course, as well as courses suitable for younger participants. The next edition is scheduled for Sunday, November 3, 2024. Trophies will be awarded to the most represented c..

The 4th Panoramic Trail of the Albanais will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Three distances are offered: 27km, 16km, and 10km, as well as a 13km Nordic walk. €1 per registration will be donated to the HandiSport association. The event is organized by "Les Amis de Saint-Eusèbe" and the "Asso..

The Boudin Trail takes place during the Boudin Days, offering routes through the forests of Boën, Trelins, and Sail-sous-Couzan. Participants will be able to taste boudin at the finish line. Two races are offered: a short trail of 22km with 800m of positive elevation gain and a nature race of 13km w..

The Trail du Lac de Villerest will take place in Villerest on Saturday 9 November 2024. You can run between 6 and 42 kilometers.

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The Trail des Sucs offers four adult races, including one in pairs, covering the most beautiful peaks of Yssingeaux over distances ranging from 12.5 to 35 km with variations in terrain and landscapes. Children can also take part in the P'tits sucs with distances suited for them. Join us on November ..

The 5th edition of the "Saga de la Noix" foot race will take place in Vinay on November 24, 2024, offering 14km courses for individuals or pairs, as well as a 9km course. The registration fees vary depending on the event, with positive and negative elevation changes of up to 500m. A walk and a hike ..

The Asics SaintéLyon is the oldest, most popular, and winter nature race, with events ranging from 13km to 164km. The 70th edition promises to be a memorable event, with 17,000 participants, 1,000 volunteers, and 36 nationalities represented.

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December 2024

The Festitrail is a sporting event that takes place within the International Festival of Autrans - Mountain, Cinema & Culture. It is the first white trail run of the season, offering a course of about 22km with an elevation gain of 860 meters. Participants can enjoy a special atmosphere and numerous..

The Nocturnal Trail of La Praille will take place on December 14, 2024, on the Hauteville Plateau. Two courses are offered: the Intense Session Solo or Duo Relay of 14 km with 500m of elevation gain and The Discovery of 7 km with 220m of elevation gain. The start will take place at the Nordic Space ..

The Mozac Trail offers three different races: Trail des Seigneurs (25.4 km), Trail des Chevaliers (17.5 km), and Trail des Troubadours (11.7 km), with varied elevation changes. Registrations can be made online or on-site, with staggered starts in the afternoon. The event is organized by the Energy C..